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THE KILGO ARCH The Quad Arches are the visual identities of the seven QuadEx Quads at Duke University The Anatomy of the KILGO QUAD ARCH Element #1: Principal Color Dark Hunter Green: Chosen for the green marble tiles that ornament several entranc.es to the Quad, Kilgo’s green was also selected for the evergreen Magnolia that grows prominently in the center of its interior courtyard. Element #2: Supporting Color True Black: Complementing the warmth of Kilgo’s dark hunter green is a true black supporting color, chosen in part as a reference to one of Kilgo’s significant numbers, 0, because the hexadecimal…
Welcome to Duke! Experiential Orientation is an incredible weeklong immersion that gives new-to-Duke students the opportunity to dive into an engaging experience that builds community and fosters a sense of belonging around a shared interest. Combining experiential and immersive education with thoughtful team-building, engaging excursions, leadership development, and campus and community tours, this orientation model promises to be an incredible introduction to the Duke community. Project Transfer: Welcome to Duke! Whether or not it’s your first college orientation, PTransfer’s mission is to provide new-to-Duke transfer students a crash course in everything Duke. Expect three days of fun, as we teach…
Want to start a group at Duke? Student group recognition is managed by Student Involvement & Leadership and is required for access to university support and resources, more specifically functions managed by Student Affairs. New organization applications are open: September 15 – October 15 (fall semester) January 15 – February 15 (spring semester) Applications are not accepted outside of these time periods. Step 1: Research Existing Organizations Check Duke Groups to make sure a similar organization does not already exist. Contact any similar group(s) to determine if/how your grop would be different Check the list of inactive groups eligible…
Amenities Each house has its own personality and community, but common features include: • Main common room with a piano and television• Kitchen with stove and refrigerator• Laundry facilities• Vending machines• Shared bathrooms• Game tables such as pool and ping pong tables (these vary by house) Learn about more hall amenities here. Air Conditioning on East Campus All residence halls on East Campus have air conditioning. Types of A/C include central air and window units. For more information about indoor air quality, please reference this page. Cleaning Cleaning supplies are available for student use. Duke University does not clean individual…
A message to the Duke community: This letter is to reaffirm our institution’s steadfast commitment to preventing gender violence on our campus and within our community. We wish to highlight that it is of utmost importance to us that every member of our campus feels safe, supported, and respected. Gender violence, in its various forms, is an issue that affects individuals across all demographics and backgrounds. It undermines the very fabric of our community and creates barriers to achieving our collective goals of inclusivity and equality. It is our responsibility, as an educational institution, to actively address and combat this…
L&D Overview Duke Student Affairs fosters an inclusive culture of continuous growth, wellbeing, trust, and respectful collaboration. We believe each staff member has an obligation to commit to their ongoing personal and professional growth to advance our division’s capacity to serve the Duke community. The division invests in staff excellence by providing accessible knowledge and skill-building opportunities, promoting equity in all our efforts, and providing resources for staff to innovate and support Duke’s strategic vision. Five Pillars of Staff Learning & Development Collaboration Promoting knowledge-sharing & teamwork Connection Fostering authentic & respectful working relationships Continuous Growth Offering learning experiences…
Our Programs GVEO develops and contributes a wide range of programs and events to increase awareness about gender violence, which includes sexual and relationship violence, stalking, sexual harassment and more. We work to meet the needs of Duke students, faculty, and staff through our prevention efforts, promoting a culture of consent as well as a sense of community and belonging on campus. In our ongoing commitment to create a community free from violence, we are always seeking new ideas and opportunities to collaborate. We deeply value the expertise and experiences of our community members as we work together to foster…
QuadEx Benefits During their four years here, Duke students will follow their own unique paths, but they will also contribute to the dynamic, spirited community that is shaped by shared experiences and a love of this place. QuadEx supports students as they make the most of their time with this extraordinary community. QuadEx provides opportunities for students to live and learn together – about themselves, about each other, and about the world.
Ramadan@Duke “And what is the reward of goodness, but goodness itself” [Quran 55:60] One of the most sacred months in the Islamic calendar, Ramadan is observed as a month of fasting, reflection, and prayer. Many Muslims will fast from food & drink (including water) from dawn until some time around sunset. We estimate that nearly 400 of the Muslims at Duke will participate in the CML’s Ramadan programming. First Night of Taraweeh First Day of Fasting Last Day of Fasting Eid Ul-Fitr Tuesday, February 17th The CML follows the opinion of the Fiqh Council of North America and the Triangle…
Duke University Office of Climate and Sustainability To learn more about Duke University’s campus wide commitments to sustainability please visit: https://sustainability.duke.edu/ https://climate.duke.edu/ Recycling Recycling Guidelines: Links to help: https://facilities.duke.edu/what-we-do/waste-reduction-recycling/duke-recycles/what-can-be-recycled/ Special Event Recycling: Recycling and/or compost bins can be provided to accommodate qualifying special events taking place on campus. Please note, there is typically a fee for this service and must be scheduled at least 72 hrs in advance of the event. For more information or to request a service, call (919) 660-1448. Dining At Duke Dining, we believe sustainability is holistic. From procurement to disposal, all stages of the sustainability journey…
One of our goals for GVEO is to increase overall awareness around gender violence. Awareness months offer students and staff a way to be actively engaged in speaking about an issue related to gender violence. Through our observation of awareness months, we develop activities and events that encourage our community to discuss important topics related to violence prevention at Duke. October Relationship Violence Awareness Month October is Relationship Violence Awareness Month (RVAM). The goal of RVAM is to raise public awareness around relationship violence and educate communities on how to prevent it. We know that one month is not enough…
Student Organization Calendar Below is the annual calendar of important dates for student organizations. Event Date New organization application opens (spring) January 15 New organization application closes (spring) February 15 Annual registration opens April 15 Duke Groups Fair table sign up opens (via annual registration) July 15 Storage request form opens July 15 Org Re-registration open July 15 Student organization requirements submission deadline Commencement Storage request form closes See storage form application Duke Groups Fair table sign up deadline August 15 Annual registration closes September 15 New organization application opens (fall) September 15 Org Re-registration close September 15 New organization…